As the province moves closer to its latest round of pandemic restrictions being eased on March 1, Huron-Perth Public Health (HPPH) Medical Officer of Health Dr. Miriam Klassen stresses that cautionary measures must still be taken as COVID-19 continues to circulate.
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Local senior sends letter of praise to North Huron council
A self-described senior and long-time resident of Wingham recently sent a heartfelt letter to North Huron council thanking them for their continued support and maintenance of the Alice Munro Library.
Hearnden awarded Wingham BIA’s Lifetime Achievement Award
The Wingham Business Improvement Association (BIA) hosted its annual general meeting virtually on Feb. 17.
Carol De Rosie presents study to Brockton council on critical nursing shortage at SBGHC
Brockton council has heard the 48 recommendations made by consultant Carol De Rosie in her third-party review of the nurse shortage at South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC).
Ontario to eliminate licence plate renewal fees, stickers effective March 13
On Feb. 22, the province announced it would be eliminating licence plate renewal fees and the requirement to have a licence plate sticker for passenger vehicles, light-duty trucks, motorcycles and mopeds effective March 13.
Two Howick residents charged with shoplifting from Listowel business
Two people have been charged for theft after police they were caught shoplifting at a local business.
Fatal house fire in Teeswater under investigation
A house fire in Teeswater earlier today has claimed the life of one individual.
North Perth resident charged with assault
The Perth County OPP has charged a North Perth resident after an assault during a domestic occurrence.
Police looking to identify two shoplifting suspects in Listowel
Police are looking to identify two people in relation to a shoplifting investigation at a business in Listowel.
South Bruce updates tree committee terms of reference
In a three-part report to council, Operations Manager Jamie Morgan told council how the tree committee plans to improve the municipality.
Formosa Lions gearing up for busy spring
Feb. 9 saw President Jim Batte welcome the Formosa Lions, the Formosa Swans and their partners to the Formosa Hall for the Formosa Lions Valentine dinner meeting.
South Bruce to contribute $300K to Teeswater Medical Centre
Treasurer Kendra Reinhart gave council several options for funding the Teeswater Medical Centre’s request for $300,000 from the municipality.
January a slow month for home sales in North Huron
January was a slow month for home sales in North Huron.
North Huron approved for Municipal Modernization Program
The Township of North Huron was approved for the third intake of the Municipal Modernization Program, which will continue to help improve the delivery of critical programs and services that people rely on every day while saving taxpayer dollars.
Huron County Immigration Partnership seeking volunteers for newcomer mentoring program
The Huron County Immigration Partnership is implementing a new Huron-Perth project. They are looking for volunteers to participate in a training program designed to help newcomers to Canada and temporary foreign workers as they settle into the region’s rural communities.
